How severe is CVE-2024-4173?

CVE-2024-4173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4173?

CVE-2024-4173 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4173?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-4173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32732.

When was CVE-2024-4173 published?

CVE-2024-4173 was published on 2024-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4173

CVE-2024-4173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade Sannav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32732
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Broadcom Brocade Sannav
Published: 2024-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav exposes Kafka in the wan interface. The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform various attacks, including DOS against the Brocade SANnav.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4173?: A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav exposes Kafka in the wan interface. The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to perform various attacks, including DOS against the Brocade SANnav.
How severe is CVE-2024-4173?: CVE-2024-4173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4173?: CVE-2024-4173 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-4173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32732.
When was CVE-2024-4173 published?: CVE-2024-4173 was published on 2024-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23285

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brocade_sannav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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